Off-the-Shelf Parts List

This page lists various parts and suppliers to help you design and build your Sevenesque Roadster. This list is not intended to provide any particular recommendation other than to identify components and indicate possible usage and availability; this is not an exhaustive list of suppliers or options.Rod-ends

Applications: Suspension mounting, Panhard rod, steering column support, tie-rod ends, remote shifter linkage

Available from: Jegs, Aurora, most others

Heavy Duty Economy 122-CMR8 555-64105 Hole I.D.: 1/2"  Thread Size: 1/2" RH   Hole I.D.: 1/2" Thread Size: 1/2'' LH   Extra High Strength Chrome Moly, Teflon/Kevlar Race 122-XML8 Hole I.D.: 1/2'' Thread Size: 1/2''LH 122-XMR8 Hole I.D.: 1/2'' Thread Size: 1/2'' RH

Jam Nuts

Applications: Hold rod-ends in fixed position when adjusting control arms, trailing arms.

Available from: Jegs, most suppliers

122-JNR8S-5PK Jam Nuts 1/2''-20 Right Hand Thread 122-JNL8S-5PK Jam Nuts 1/2''-20 Left Hand Thread

 

Rod-end Mounting Bracket

 Applications: Suspension mounting, Panhard rod mounting

Available from: AA Manufacturing

Item#:AA-098-A 1/2" Welded Bushing 1 1/16" Gap

Available from: Jegs

 

Oversized (taller) ''U'' Shaped Mount Tab - Track Rod Clevis, etc. 3/16'' thick x 1.75'' wide x 2.375 high. 1'' from inside to inside width. 1/2'' side holes, 5/8'' base hole. Jegs Part number 550-40774

 

Available from: Pro-Werks

 

 

Rod End Seals

Protect rod ends from dirt and moisture.

Available from: Speedway Motors, Seals-IT

 

Neoprene rubber seal bonded to an aircraft quality washer. Extends the life of your rod ends by keeping the dirt out.

Cylindrical Spacers (Bushings)

Applications: Fit into Rod-end mounting bracket to align rod end within bracket and provide solid purchase for through bolt.

Available from: UB Machine, Pro-Werks, some others

UB Machine Part Number; 999-5507-025, spacer 3/4" OD x 1/2" ID x 1/4" long

UB Machine Part Number; 999-5507-050, spacer 3/4" OD x 1/2" ID x 1/2" long

UB Machine Part Number; 999-5507-075, spacer 3/4" OD x 1/2" ID x 3/4" long

 

 

High-misalignment Spacers

Also known as: Cone Spacers, Tapered Spacers Application: obtain maximum clearance for rod end travel. Available from: Speedway Motors, Jegs, some others 1" O.D aluminum with 1/2" or 5/8" hole steel with 5/8" hole. Speedway part number 5464108 Jeg's

 

Threaded Boss (Threaded Bushing, Threaded Insert)

 Applications: Drill through chassis tubes and weld in place for mounting suspension, seats, seat belts, gas tank, etc.

 Available from: UB Machine, AA Manufacturing, some others

 
UB Machine part number 999-4507-075

• threaded boss 1/2" -20 x 3/4" long

AA Manufacturing part number AA-266-B, 7/8" OD 1/2" - 20 Thread, 1/2" Length

 

Threaded Tube End

Also known as: Threaded Tube Insert, Tube Bushing, Tube Adapter)

Applications: Weld into round tube to make custom length trailing arms and control arms

Available from: Coleman Racing, Pro-Werks (4130 cromoly)

Fits 3/4" tube I.D. with 1/2-20 interior thread

Coleman Part No. 15585 (right hand)

Coleman Part No. 15586 (left hand)

 

Thread Tubing

Also known as Tap Tube 

Applications: For custom length trailing arms, control arms, and tie rods. Ready to be tapped as-is, no drilling needed

Available from: Coleman Racing, some others

• TapTube, Steel, 5/8 (4 Foot Length)
•  .812 O.D. X .562 I.D. (tie rod)
• .937 O.D. X .687 I.D. (trailing arm)

•  Coleman Part No. 16249

Swedged Tubing

Applications: trailing arms, control arms

Available From: Speedway Motors, most others

 

Swedged steel sleeves, 1/2" thread 3/4" O.D. tube. .065 wall. 1/2" RH and LH fine threads. Available in 1" increments from 11" to 18". Speedway Item 91034212

 

Adjustable A-Arm Assembly with Cross-Shaft

Application: Front Suspension, Upper A-arm assembly

Available from: Speedway Motors

 

Allows for easy adjustment of caster/camber. IMCA approved cross shaft.  Uses threaded ball joint. Speedway Item # 91034371

 

Alternative - using Ball Joint Plate for bolt-on ball joints

 

SPC Performance

Ball joint Plates

• Full sized GM to fit Moog K6024
• Mid sized GM to fit Moog K5208

 

 

 

 Example of a custom chassis layout:

Upper Control Arm Slider Mounts

Application: Front Suspension, Adjustable Upper Control Arm Mounting

Proper Name: "Slotted Upper A-Arm Mount and Adjuster", "A-Arm Mount-Slider Mount"

Available from: Southwest Speed, Coleman Racing

 

Weld directly to the chassis

Includes 1/2" SAE bolt to hold typical upper control arm cross member

Provides 2" range to adjust upper control arm inner pivot point

 

Screw in Ball Joints

 Applications: Upper and Lower ball joints

 

Available from: most suppliers    Must be matched with threaded ball joint holder Taper angles vary, usually 7 or 10 degrees Also measured as slope in inches/foot Typical slopes are 1.5”/ft (7°) and 2”/ft (10°)

 

Ball Joint Sleeve

Application: Typically welded to 1” DOM tubing (or larger) to fabricate custom lower control arm.   Available from: most suppliers  Must be matched with threaded ball joint  Do not overheat when welding. Take your time.

Tapered Reamer

Also known as: Ball Joint Reamer

Application: to enlarge the upper or lower ball joint taper on uprights

Available from: Speedway Motors, Southwest Speed, Coleman Racing, some others

Options:

• 1.5 inches per foot, or roughly 7 degrees (Speedway Motors)
• 2 inches per foot, or roughly 10 degrees (Speedway Motors)

Brake Line Tab

 

Applications: Transitioning from rigid brake line tubing to flexible brake hose

Available from: Coleman Racing, most others

 

  Brakeline Tab, Part No. 15699

  Use to attach 2901 and 2902 brake fittings to frame

 

Pedal Plate

 Application: As the basis for a custom pedal box to mount master cylinders

Available from: AA Manufacturing

 

Item#: LZ-35-A 1/8" Steel 1 1/2" Large Holes (3) 3/8" Small Holes (6)

 

Exhaust Tubing and Elbow

 Application: Custom exhaust fabrication

Available from: Pro-Werks, SS Headers, Schoenfeld Headers

 

Body Panels

Available from: Canadian Online Locost Distributors (COLD)

Hand laid by master craftsmen Gray gel coat, ready to sand and paint. Front cycle fenders Rear fenders in 9” & 11” wide

Nosecone to fit original “Locost” design (Ron Champion’s book) Nosecone available in “+4 inch” widths Custom duct work available

Available from: Kinetic Vehicles

The nose on the right is the TTL, which is a pretty common size for modern Locosts. Finishing the edges and adding mount flanges are an exercise left to the builder, but this leaves the option of customizing the fit by trimming the rough fiberglass.

 

Windshield Surround

Ace hardware SKU# 53258,

UPC# 0 40395 56532 6, 1/16" wall,1/2" height